How long have Eleanor and Lyle Gittens been married?

Eleanor, 107, and Lyle Gittens, 108, have been married for an incredible 83 years, making them the world's longest-married couple.

When did Eleanor and Lyle Gittens get married?

The Gittenses were married on June 4, 1942, just before Lyle was deployed to serve in Italy with the U.S. Army's 92nd Infantry Division during World War II.

Who previously held the record for the world's longest-married couple?

The previous record holders for the world's longest-married couple were Manoel Angelim Dino, 106, and his wife Maria de Sousa Dino, 102, of Brazil, who were married for 85 years.

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Centenarian Couple Celebrates 83 Years of Marriage, Breaks World Record

8 Nov

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Summary

Eleanor, 107, and Lyle Gittens, 108, are the world's longest-married couple
Their 83-year marriage was verified by LongevistQuest
They inherited the title after the previous record holders from Brazil passed away

On November 8, 2025, a remarkable milestone was celebrated as Eleanor, 107, and Lyle Gittens, 108, were officially recognized as the world's longest-married couple. The Miami-based pair have been married for an astounding 83 years, having tied the knot back in 1942.

The couple's remarkable achievement was verified by LongevistQuest, a website that keeps records of centenarians. They were able to provide official documentation, including the couple's 1942 marriage certificate and U.S. Census records, to confirm the longevity of their union.

The Gittenses inherited the title of the world's longest-married couple after the previous record holders, Manoel Angelim Dino, 106, and his wife Maria de Sousa Dino, 102, of Brazil, passed away. The Gittenses' love story is one of endurance, as they weathered the challenges of war and hardship during their eight-plus decades together.